High River RCMP seek hit and run vehicle

This release is being distributed on behalf of High River RCMP.

High River, Alberta - RCMP in High River are asking for the public's assistance to locate a vehicle involved in a hit and run collision.

On January 6, just before 9:00pm, High River RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of 5 street SE and 3 Avenue, High River. A black Jeep Liberty was travelling south on 5 Street SE and collided with a white Hyudia Santa Fe travelling on 3 Avenue.

The driver of the Santa Fe drove away and did not remain at the scene of the collision. Pieces of the vehicle, including the front bumper and license plate were left as a result of the damage caused in the collision. Investigators are looking for a white, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe with British Columbia license plate EB133A that has front end damage. Efforts to locate the vehicle and the registered owner have proved unsuccessful and, to date, the driver has not reported the collision to police.

Anyone with information on location of the vehicle or the identity of the driver is asked to contact the High River RCMP at 403-652-2356. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca] for instructions on how). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Media contact:

Cpl. Curtis Peters

Media Relations Group 403-420-4866